Rareview Total Return Bond ETF (RTRE) belongs to the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with RTRE. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to RTRE
RTRE charges 0.70% annually. There are 52 ETFs in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Index ETF | 0.05% | 128.00M | Dec 2025 | RTRE vs BNDP | |
| iShares Core Universal USD Bond ETF | 0.06% | 43.00B | Jun 2014 | RTRE vs IUSB | |
| iShares Core 5-10 Year USD Bond ETF | 0.06% | 274.69M | Nov 2016 | RTRE vs IMTB | |
| iShares ESG Advanced Total USD Bond Market ETF | 0.12% | 709.92M | Jun 2020 | RTRE vs EUSB | |
| iShares Yield Optimized Bond ETF | 0.17% | 447.20M | Apr 2014 | RTRE vs BYLD |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to RTRE
RTRE has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 19. There are 49 ETFs in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 88.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure Capital Bond Income ETF | 88 | 17.73M | Jan 2025 | RTRE vs BNDS | |
| F/m Opportunistic Income ETF | 85 | 46.32M | Sep 2023 | RTRE vs ZHOG | |
| SanJac Alpha Core Plus Bond ETF | 60 | 2.28M | Sep 2024 | RTRE vs SJCP | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 59 | 147.84M | Jun 2021 | RTRE vs MBS | |
| Cambria Fixed Income Trend ETF | 54 | — | Mar 2025 | RTRE vs CFIT |
Top Performing RTRE Alternatives (YTD)
RTRE is at -0.60% YTD. There are 50 ETFs in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 4.43%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambria Fixed Income Trend ETF | 4.43% | — | Mar 2025 | RTRE vs CFIT | |
| Infrastructure Capital Bond Income ETF | 4.31% | 17.73M | Jan 2025 | RTRE vs BNDS | |
| SanJac Alpha Core Plus Bond ETF | 1.18% | 2.28M | Sep 2024 | RTRE vs SJCP | |
| Neos Enhanced Income Aggregate Bond ETF | 1.03% | 185.58M | Aug 2022 | RTRE vs BNDI | |
| F/m Opportunistic Income ETF | 0.93% | 46.32M | Sep 2023 | RTRE vs ZHOG |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to RTRE
RTRE has 4.24% 1-year volatility. There are 54 ETFs in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 1.60%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F/m Opportunistic Income ETF | 1.60% | 46.32M | Sep 2023 | RTRE vs ZHOG | |
| SanJac Alpha Core Plus Bond ETF | 2.47% | 2.28M | Sep 2024 | RTRE vs SJCP | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 2.74% | 147.84M | Jun 2021 | RTRE vs MBS | |
| First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF | 3.07% | 35.20M | Feb 2024 | RTRE vs CAAA | |
| DoubleLine Opportunistic Bond ETF | 3.15% | 735.65M | Mar 2022 | RTRE vs DBND |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to RTRE
RTRE has a 1-year max drawdown of -3.70%. There are 48 ETFs in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -1.31%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F/m Opportunistic Income ETF | -1.31% | 46.32M | Sep 2023 | RTRE vs ZHOG | |
| Kingsbarn Tactical Bond ETF | -1.77% | 1.18M | Dec 2021 | RTRE vs KDRN | |
| SanJac Alpha Core Plus Bond ETF | -2.01% | 2.28M | Sep 2024 | RTRE vs SJCP | |
| First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF | -2.08% | 35.20M | Feb 2024 | RTRE vs CAAA | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | -2.20% | 147.84M | Jun 2021 | RTRE vs MBS |
Other ETFs from Rareview
The 5 most viewed Rareview ETFs shown here include RDFI, RSEE, RTAI and span 8 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $59M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rareview Dynamic Fixed Income ETF | Multisector Bonds | 32 | 2.61% | 58.18M | Oct 2020 | RTRE vs RDFI | |
| Rareview Systematic Equity ETF | Long-Short | 56 | 12.37% | 59.01M | Jan 2022 | RTRE vs RSEE | |
| Rareview Tax Advantaged Income ETF | Municipal Bonds | 43 | 1.35% | 18.13M | Oct 2020 | RTRE vs RTAI | |
| Rareview 2x Bull Cryptocurrency & Precious Metals ... | Leveraged Cryptocurrency, Leveraged Commodities, Cryptocurrency, Precious Metals | 5 | -40.54% | — | Feb 2025 | RTRE vs BEGS | |
| Rareview Government Money Market ETF | Money Market | — | 1.96% | 20.02M | Dec 2025 | RTRE vs RMME |
Often Compared With RTRE
Investors most often compare RTRE with BNO, GSG, DBE. These 19 comparison targets span 7 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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